Merkel Cell Polyomavirus DNA in Respiratory Specimens from Children and Adults

Merkel Cell Polyomavirus DNA in Respiratory Specimens from Children and Adults

Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) DNA was detected in 7 (1.3%) of 526 respiratory tract samples from patients in Australia with upper or lower respiratory tract symptoms. Partial T antigen and major capsid protein sequences of MCPyV identified in respiratory secretions showed high homology (99%–100%)...

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Main Authors: Seweryn Bialasiewicz, Stephen B. Lambert, David M. Whiley, Michael D. Nissen, Theo P. Sloots
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-03-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Merkel cell
carcinoma
polyomavirus
novel
respiratory
transmission
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/3/08-1067_article
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Summary:Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) DNA was detected in 7 (1.3%) of 526 respiratory tract samples from patients in Australia with upper or lower respiratory tract symptoms. Partial T antigen and major capsid protein sequences of MCPyV identified in respiratory secretions showed high homology (99%–100%) to those found in Merkel cell carcinoma.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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